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  • Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs Stakeholder Manager Revenue Allocation & Budget Analysis Senior Analyst

    Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs Stakeholder Manager Revenue Allocation & Budget Analysis Senior Analyst

    SCALE – CRA 3
    Reporting to the Director Fiscal Affairs, the job holder shall deputize in provision of leadership in developing financial management systems for counties, developing county revenue enhancement strategies while building fiscal management capacity for counties in line with CRA mandate.
    Duties And Responsibilities:

    Support the Director Fiscal Affairs in spearheading the execution of the Commission’s Fiscal Affairs mandate.
    Support the Director Fiscal Affairs in developing, validating and implementing strategies and policies for policy and guideline in formulation in line with CRA’s mandate.
    Participate in the development of the Directorate’s budget and work plan to support its operations.
    Assign responsibilities to subordinates and carry out performance appraisals as required.
    Assist in the development of high level analysis of county financial reports to inform policy development.
    Review county financial statement and provide timely reports on findings.
    Review county expenditures to inform recommendations relating to revenue allocation.
    Work with counties on identifying opportunities for revenue generation.
    Review financial reports to ensure compliance with the relevant laws.
    Make recommendations on measures to be taken by counties to ensure compliance and uniformity.
    Make recommendations on measures to be taken by counties on their financial management.
    Advise on the structure of financial reports for counties to ensure compliance and uniformity.
    Make recommendations on revenue management to ensure efficiency in collection and administration.
    Develop and deliver training material for county budget monitoring and implementation.
    Work closely with the Director in engaging county officials to clarify and make recommendations on matters of devolution and in line with Commissions mandate.
    Participate in planning and budget making of the directorate.
    Deputize the director in authorization of expenses in their absentia.

    Academic Qualifications:

    Master’s Degree in Finance, accounting or economics or the equivalent qualifications, with relevant experience of over ten (10) years.
    Holder of CPAK or its equivalent.

    Experience, Knowledge And Skill Requirements:

    A minimum of seven (7) year’s relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy development and /or implementation.
    At least three (3) year’s in a supervisory role.
    Knowledge of financial analysis, public finance management principles and processes.
    Demonstrated successes in the fields of financial analysis, project formulation, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
    He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
    Demonstrable report writing, presentation skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
    Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and
    Ability to work in a team.

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  • Director Research & Knowledge Management Manager Research Budget Analysis Senior Deputy Director Economic Affairs Finance Officer Deputy Director Stakeholder Management Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs Procurement Assistant Internal Audit Assistant Legal Affairs Manager

    Director Research & Knowledge Management Manager Research Budget Analysis Senior Deputy Director Economic Affairs Finance Officer Deputy Director Stakeholder Management Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs Procurement Assistant Internal Audit Assistant Legal Affairs Manager

    SCALE – CRA 2
    Reporting to the Deputy Commission Secretary/DCEO, the job holder will be responsible for driving independent research to continually build and update the stock of knowledge needed by the Commission’s directorates responsible for implementing it’s constitutional mandate as envisioned in the CRA Act.
    Main Duties And Responsibilities:

    Ensure preparation and execution of annual research program of the Commission. Research Programs shall have clear links with the Commission’s broader mandate and be synchronized such that research outputs are ready on time for realization of other mandates.
    Develop suites of modelling for policy simulation and forecasting, design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting including, macroeconomic modelling and forecasting.
    Offer support to the CRA team by contributing to policy notes, studies and reports on a wide range of issues and specifically on fiscal policies, tax spending, equity, natural resource revenue management, economic diversification, productivity and fiscal decentralization.
    Oversee the preparation of the Directorate’s budget and implementation of the financial plan for inclusion in the Commission’s budgetary cycle.
    Champion the development of internal capacity within the Commission for collection or acquisition and management of data bases relevant for discourse on devolution and fiscal decentralization.
    Seek out, establish and nurture the Commissions participation in relevant local, regional and global research network.
    Propose and manage the Commissions round of technical presentations.
    Propose and implement production of periodic publications such as journals, articles and policy briefs that are instrumental in growing and consolidating the Commission’s profile within the devolution space.
    Prepare Commission papers on topical issues, analytical findings as may be required from time to time.
    Provide leadership and management of the Research Team of the Commission.

    Academic Qualifications:

    A PhD in either Economics or Statistics from a recognized University.

    Experience, Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

    At least five (5) years’ post PhD experience in a reputable organization, preferably in a research role.
    At least five (5) years of work experience in supervisory role.
    At least ten publications in refereed Journals.
    Demonstrated track record in producing user friendly written outputs.
    A good understanding of econometrics and ability to use standard econometrics software to conduct research and modeling such as STATA/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
    Knowledge and experience in development arena – Ability to understand policy making process, distil operationally relevant recommendations for stakeholders.
    Policy Dialogue Skills: Ability to identify assess and engage policy issues and play an active role in dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders.
    Lead and innovate – Develops innovative solutions, to entrench devolution.
    Demonstrable ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.
    Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills and result oriented and ability to work under pressure.
    Be a person of integrity and effective interpersonal skills.

     

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